Years of repairs needed to historic Manitoba legislative building

Manitoba Finance Minister Scott Fielding announces more than $150 million maintenance and repair to the Manitoba Legislature in Winnipeg Friday, March 15, 2019. The province is about to begin a $10 million per year project for the next 15 years to preserve the 100 year old building's heritage. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is preparing to spend $150 million to repair the province's landmark legislative building, which was built a century ago.

Finance Minister Scott Fielding says some maintenance and repairs have been put off for too long, resulting in deteriorating mortar, flashing, masonry and more.